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Charles Dickens autograph letter signed. Dated 12 October 1840, letter was composed while Dickens was working on ''Christmas Story'' at age 28. Letter reads in full, ''My Dear Sir, I have just returned to town after six weeks absent and hasten to thank you for your friendly congratulations and good wishes, which I do most cordially. I have written to [illegible] Ebson by this post. / Believe me / Faithfully yours / Charles Dickens.'' Single-page letter on a sheet of card-style stationery measures 4.5'' x 7.25''. A notation ''William Smith Williams'' and another word appear at the bottom edge. Toning, 1'' separation at top fold and paper remnant to top edge of verso. Overall in very good plus condition.
Charles Dickens Autograph Letter Signed -- ''...I have just returned to town after six weeks absent...'' -- 1840 While Working on ''Christmas Story''
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